Video game
horror
Please play ‘Scarlet Hollow,’ I’m asking so nicely
The mystery at its heart encompasses omens of doom, generational curses, ghosts, and physical horror. Please play it; it’s very good and there is a possum.
minecraft
Folks, Dream Minecraft is really just some guy
There is something to the reminder that faceless content creators are real people, and I don’t know if people have latched onto that as much as they should.
horror
Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’
The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters.
game
Wordle: back to basics
What started as a romantic gift didn’t just evolve into one of the most-popular games on the Internet, but managed to remind people of the beauty in simplicity.
videogames
NeoCab drove me wild (in a good way)
NeoCab is hard to fit into a box. But we'll try to do just that.
Video game
Looking back on pandemic-time play
We will also look back on this period through the lens of the art that defined it, and as one of the most immersive forms of entertainment, video games have made a definitive mark on our shared memory of the pandemic.
gamers
My first weekend with PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is an awesome piece of tech with great games, and my first weekend with the thing was honestly unforgettable.
Video game
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a reminder of what makes video games fun
As a total package, the game makes a successful argument for “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’s” relevance in 2020, and acts as a reminder that great game design ages like fine wine.
Video game
“Among Us” is your new favorite time-waster
“Among Us” is an app version of Mafia, a beloved childhood game that always seemed hard to set up in groups, but this app shows how much fun it can be when done right.
Video game
‘Half-Life 2’ convinced me of humanity’s power against overwhelming odds
You feel intrinsically motivated to free your fellow humans from the clutches of the Combine, and the satisfaction of playing the underdog telling a bully to piss off is irresistible.
